Hinge.



F. A. DILUNGHAM.

I HINGE. APPLICATION HLED MAR 20, 19H;

Patented J1me 4, 1918.

FREDERICK A. pILLINeHAM, or

K I we To rim .TROY CARRIAGE HINGE.

To all whom "it mag concern: t

Be it known that I, FREDERIGKA. DILLING- HAM, citizen of the United States, residing at Troy, in the county of Miami and State of Ohio, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Hinges, of which the following is a specification. 7 Y y invention relatesto improvements in swinging sashes and more particuIarly tO wind shieldsfor automobiles, but isalso applicable to window sashes and swinging closures for various purposes. p

The object of the invention isto simplify the structure as well as the meansand mode of operation ofsuoh' devices whereby they will not only becheapened in construction, but will be more eflicient in use, positive in operation, easily and quicklyadjusted and unlikely to get out of repair.

A further object of the invention is to provide an improved form of trunnion bracket by which the sash is permitted a limited reciprocatorymovement in addition i shown in section,

to its oscillatory orswinging movement.

A further object of the invention, is to provide improved interlocking weather proof joint for the edge of the swingingsash, the interlocking of which is permitted by the reciprocatory movement of the sash independent of its swinging movement before mentioned.

With the above primary and other incidental objects in view as will more fully appear in the specification, the invention consists of the features of. construction. the parts and combinations th ereof, and the mode of operation, or their equivalent, as

.claims. j p p v 2 Referring to the drawings, Figure 1 is an elevation of aportion of an automobile wind shield to which the presentinvention has been applied. Fig.;2 is a vertical sectional view thereof. Fig. 3 is aside elevation of the trunnion bracket, the trunnion being andthe relative movement of the bracket being indicated by dotted lines... .In theilower portion of said figure the relative movement of the sash due to the swing adjustment of the bracket is likewise indicated by dottedlines Fig. 41; is an endelevation'of the support ortrunnion bracket, Fig. 5 is J is atop plan view ofthe hase of the Specification of Letters Patent.

plied' to swinging sashes in 'lng frame is an -2 extending across the opemng. In the knowntothe members 2 and 7 "(the marginaledge bers of the upper any suitable,

diameter in a sectionalyiew of same.

Patented JuneAL, 19 18.

Application filed March 20,1917. Serial No; 155,980.

supporting or a modification.

Llke parts are indicated by similar chartrunnion bracket. Fig. 7 is actors of reference throughout the several VIEWS. i i p i In the drawings lg is the frame of the vehicle or supporting standard for the wind shleld. In the event the invention is apdwellings or buildings, thentheportion 1 represents the ing. Secured upon the sill 1 of the openupturned flange or tongue drawing thls flange or tongue automobile trade as a fence sheet metal bent upon itself into reverse bight with a laterally disposed ledge :29 and down turned edges upon which the strip rests. This weather strip is screws 3 extending therethrough and into the sill of the opening frame.

Supported Within the opening of the frame 1 are two swinging sashes, an upper sash 4 'anda lower sash 5. The lowersash 5 is provided on its lower edge with a flanged strip 6 having therein an inverted U shaped or reverse bend 7 within which the upturned flange or Weatherstrip 2 projects when the sash is in its closed position. As shown in Figs. 2 and 3 the interengaging of said Weatherstrip are slightly ofl set fromthe plane of the sash on its outer side. Itis obvious howeverthat is formed of 8 in Fig. 7. Attached to the side memandlower sash frame at point but to their upper edges, members c'oinpris' are suitable trunnion g a base or foot portion 10 from whichprojects anarm 11 carrying he trunnion studmay be of any proportion to the weight of the sash tobe carried. In the drawing how- .ever the studhasbeen shown of'compara tively large diameter. It will be understood opposite sides ofthe sash in axial alinement one with theother.

Secured to the openin frame or supportmg point coinc dent wit window frame surrounding the sash open-' secured of tli'e sashframe 5n1ight be formed with an integral groove or recess to receive the tongue or flange 2 as indicated hereinafter described and setforth in the at preferably adjacent a comparatively short trunnion stud I2.

suitable thatthe trunnion members are located at the location of the u 20 teriordiame'ter of which corresponds sub- With the diameter of the trunnion 15, -The exterior of the lateral extension 17 is shap'ed and proportioned to fit within the'recess 14:

trunnion members upon the sashes 4t and 5 are suitable supporting brackets. The suparting bracket of "the upper sash may be rigid or fined while that of the lower sash member is capable of a limited swinging movement in a vertical direction.

The lower supporting bracket comprises af hase member-" 153 adapted to be securedto the frame or support '1. 'This base mem her is provided with a recess or opening 14: into which projects a trunnion stud or pin 15. The recess 14 is preferably though not necessarily concentric. with the trunnion pin 15. j v

In order to strengthen the supporting face it is providedwith a lateral swell at a point;coincident'with the-recess as shown-in Fig. 6.

Mounted upon the trunnion -pin'15 a split collar or clamping memher theinstantially with the trunn1onstud;12, while at one side of the collar and communicatingtherewi'this a recess formed ina lateral extens on 17 oi the spllt collar whlch agrees of the base memberfor swinging movement about the trunnion pin 15. The larger portion of the interior openingof the clamping ring is not exactly circular but is slightly eccentric in the direction of the recessed extension 17. The proportion and arrangement is such that the projected circle or inner circumterence of the larger portion of the opening which receives the trunnlon 12 and the pro ected circleor c1rcumterence oi the recess Within the extension 17 will intersect. Theclampmg r ng 1s capableof a limlting swlnglng movement a to and fro about the pin 15 as indicated by dotted lines in Fig.

3. The trunnion stud 12 oz f the member carried by the swinging sashis .en- 45 gaged within the larger portion of the recess of the clamping ring while thepin 15 engages in the smaller portion: Being engagedin Connecting bays of the. same opening the studs and 15 are iii peripheral Contact one with the other. The-parts are securely locked by means of a clamping fclamping ringf16. 55.

19 h ql h he lugs or ears 0 carried. by the swingi ends of the ,The s mr g ac o the; screw 19 not only: contracts the split C nn 01'; ring upon sensa ion 12 but also draws the trunnion 12 into firm en agement with the 15 to'efl'ectively lock the parts and prevent male or chatter and maintain the adjusted positionfof the sash. Byirea ring to F g 2 stars a will be seen that in its normal position the sash 5 overlaps the Weather strip tongue or flange 2. 1 In oider tojswing thesash either forrarel (a rearwaraiy desired it is nestsposition, L I j j Y j scribed it will be obvious that thesa'sh 5 will sary to first elevate the sash out or engagement with the flange 2. This necessitates an upward or esca e -eater traverses of the sash before it may heswung upon its trunnion, By first relieving the tension of the clamping ring 16 upon trunnion stud. 12 by releasing the clamping screw 19, the sash may be elevated to disengage the tongue and groove joints at its lower edge. In this upward movement of the sash 5 the clamping ring 16 swingsabou't thetrufnm'ofn 3 pin 15 as shown by dotted lines :in Firg. 3

carrying with it the trunnion stu ,12 and the sash 5, supported thereon. Uponbemg disengaged from the Weather strip or sill flange 2, the sash maybe, swung to or fro. Upon its release the Weight of the sash returns the split ring or colla'r oft'he supporting bracket to its normal 1 osition The 0 j the. collar or return swinging movement ring of said supporting bracket is limited by a} porting bracket for the upper sash may be employed in which the clampinQI'iTing and the base are formed integral, A clamping screw 22 similar to the screw 19 may he employed for contracting the integralsplit collar 23 upon the" trunhion stud of the sash l to retain the sash in its adjusted From. the construc tion thus dehe permitted a fre e independent vertical movement, preparatory a to its swinging movenient. This vertibal; movement is coinpensated for by a I or :svviiigii ig movement or a split clamping ring 16 of the supportig bracl'zet. Inasmuch as there-is a differential movement of the splitcollai 16 and the trunnionstud 12 daring its limited initial movement the clamping of hessla collar aboutthe stud by means ,bfth screw 19 will eflectuallylock the entrapment 7 either rec procatory or oscillatory ore. merit. After the Sashha's been adjiiste dto the desired inclination the oeiithaction; of the collar upon thestud will likevvise hold the sash in adjusted position while the movable split collar ringle Win rest upon are lip e -i a 'ea Having thus described invention I claim: j

1. In hinge eoristruction or at aaer assented; two tangentially" pennants cess therein, a

trunnion studs, means for separately attaching each stud to a support, and a clamp collar inclosing both studs, substantially as specified.

2. In a hinge construction of the character described, two tangentially positioned studs mounted upon different relativelymovable members, and means for frictionally retaining said studs in different positions of relative adjustment substantiallv as specified.

3. In a hinge construction of the character described, two eccentrically positioned trunnion studs mounted upon diflerent relatively movable members, and a connecting link engaged simultaneously by both studs and means for simultaneously locking both trunnion studs in adjusted relation with each other, substantially as specified.

4. In a hinge connection of the character described, a member having a socket or repivotal stud carried by the member contiguous to said socket or recess, a link seated within the socket or recess and having pivotal movement about said stud, a shoulder upon said member adapted to limit the pivotal movement of the link, and a second member having a pivotal stud engaged with said link eccentrically in relation with the first mentioned stud, said members being adapted to be mounted upon different relatively movable supports.

5. In a construction of the character described, two relatively movable members normally engaged in overlapping relation, one of said members being capable of an initial reciprocatory movement out of overlapping relation and a subsequent swinging movement, of a supporting means therefor including two eccentrically positioned trunnion members and a clamping collar common to both trunnions.

nion stud with the other.

.normally engaged in overlappin lapping relation and a 6. In a construction of the character described two relatively movable members normally engaged in overlapping relation, one of sai members being capable of an initial reciprocatory movement out of overlapping relation and a subsequent swinging movement, ,of a supporting means therefor in cluding a trunnion member carried by each of the relatively movable members, and a swinging link pivotally engaged with each trunnion member.

7. In a construction of the character described, two relatively movable members normally engaged in overlapping relation, one of sai members being capable of an initial reciprocatory movement out of overlapping relation and a subsequent swinging movement, of a supporting means therefor including two pivotal studs adapted to make peripheral contact with the other and clamping means for forcibly engaging one trun 8. In a construction of the character described, two relatively movable members relation, le of an of oversubsequent swinging movement, of a supporting means therefor including a bracket carried by one memher, a trunnion carried by said bracket, a second trunnion carried by the other member, and a split collar surrounding both trunnions adapted by its contraction to lock the parts in adjusted position.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set one of said members being capa initial reciprocatory movement out my hand this 14th day of March A. D. 1917.

FREDERICK A. DILLINGHAM.

Witnesses:

BERTHA W. FRY, ALFRED MoCRAY.

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